SUSPENSION CABLE

Experiment to compare the simplified theory of a suspension cable with results measured using a chain of uniform weight per unit length. A horizontal base beam has a fixed pulley at one end and a vertically adjustable pulley at the other, across a 1 m span. A roller chain acts as the suspension cable, tensioned by two spring balances that can be adjusted to keep the chain length constant. Learn about SUSPENSION CABLE suppliers for optimal educational outcomes.. A height gauge measures the X and Y co-ordinates of the chain profile. Small suspension weights hang on the chain rollers to vary the uniform weight per unit length, or can be clustered at a single point to form a point load. Learn about SUSPENSION CABLE equipment for optimal educational outcomes..

• Chain span: 1000 mm
• Spring balances: 2 × 10 kgf
• Suspension weights: 81 × 1 N
• Scale calibration: X and Y scales in mm